The exhibition, hosted in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) at the Bassam Freiha Art Foundation on Saadiyat Island, features several rare diamonds including the ‘Mediterranean Blue’
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Qatar luxury watch, jewellery demand booms as global luxury spending remains flat
Despite its relatively small population, Qatar’s per capita revenue in this sector highlights the country’s strong purchasing power and enduring appetite for premium timepieces and jewellery
Dubai
One man, 40 years, one thousand rings: Inside the Yves Gastou collection of men’s rings in Dubai
Collected for over 40 years, the rings represent more than just jewellery – it’s a chronicle of craftsmanship, history, and passion that spans continents and centuries
Bond watches
Omega updates James Bond’s Seamaster 300 in titanium and bronze gold
Premium watch brand Omega has introduced the latest version of its iconic Seamaster 300, as worn by James Bond, with titanium and bronze gold editions
Dubai
Victor Gastou wants Donald Trump’s ring: Inside the collection of 700 rings at Dubai’s L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
The collection will be at the L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts until April 2025 with Gastou’s son Victor playing a key role in delivering his father’s legacy to enthusiasts in Dubai
Breitling
Breitling’s 140-year evolution: Why the luxury watchmaker is opening cafes in Saudi Arabia
The brand is integrating food and beverage offerings into many of its boutiques, including launching Breitling Kitchens in markets such as Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and the UK
high-end watches
Richard Mille launches limited edition RM 65-01 McLaren W1 Chronograph
Limited to 500 pieces, this watch is inspired by McLaren’s new W1 supercar and is the most complex automatic chronograph in Richard Mille’s collection
Fashion
Saudi Arabia: Women’s fashion projected to become $53bn market by 2030
Saudi Arabia’s young and tech-savvy population with high disposable income will fuel the growth of online fashion
Apple
Steve Jobs: The minimalist style icon who made simplicity chic
A testament that fashion, even in its most basic form, has power
Dubai
Sneakers, streetwear and success: Meet the 21-year-old who turned a passion project to an $8mn empire
The young entrepreneur has sold sneakers to several international names including Jason Derulo, Russell Peters, Offset and more
alternative assets
Luxury handbags: A good investment or glamorous gamble?
The concept of handbags as investments has been around for a long time, but it has gained significant traction in recent years
beauty and skincare
Revealed: The shocking ingredient that Dubai’s beauty elite are splashing thousands on
While injecting or applying fish reproductive material on one’s face might seem repulsive to some, early adopters are raving about the results
diamond jewellery
Couples ditch engagement rings for luxury watches as ‘wedding traditions evolve and times change,’ experts say
As wedding proposals become more elaborate, watches emerge as a popular alternative for couples, suggesting timepieces might be the new symbol of forever